ACCRINGTON Stanley manager John Coleman admits last Saturday's loss at Lincoln made un-pleasant viewing - and he should know after watching the game on video four times.

The Reds boss has gone over the 2-0 defeat with a fine toothcomb and he is hoping the defensive problems that blighted their visit to the Sincil Park stadium have been left on the cutting room floor in time to welcome Peterborough United tomorrow.

Coleman, who is desperately trying to bring in at least two new signings in time for kick-off, said: "I think people get the wrong end of the stick when we say we've watched the videos, I think they think we sit there with our eyes shut. I've watched the video four times now and I do that after every game. I analyse everything.

"It's clear that defensively we weren't right on Saturday. The players fell way below their standards and they know they have to improve. They know that, they're not daft and they know where they need to improve.

"It's something we've been working on and it's something we'll keep on working on.

"We were disappointed with the way we played. It was a hot day, but we can't really explain it. Maybe it was the travelling down that took it out of them, but it's the same for a lot of teams in this league.

"We just didn't perform on Saturday."

Stanley, who will be boosted this week by the return of captain Peter Cavanagh, have lost their last three matches on the bounce, against Leicester in the Carling Cup and Darlington and Lincoln in the league, and they haven't scored since their opening day victory over Wycombe Wanderers.

Although Coleman admits work needs to be done at both ends of the park, he isn't overly troubled by their start and is confident his side can get back to winning ways.

"I'm not worried, but I'm concerned that we haven't scored in three games and I'm concerned that we haven't won games but that's just me. I've got high standards for myself and I demand those from my players.

"And the players know what they can achieve and they have to get as close to that as possible."

Coleman will be hoping his side can do that tomorrow against Posh, but he revealed he is still haunted by last year's away fixture against Darren Ferguson's side, where the Reds were well on top, but ended up losing out after some less-than-favourable refereeing decisions.

He added: "I think that was the beginning of our demise that game. But we played well against them at home."